Ole Miss (3-4, 1-3 SEC) is allowing an average of 318 rushing yards in its four conference games.

So without much success, how does the Rebels' run defense try to build some confidence in itself?

"It's tough. I think the way that you do it is that you show them the plays they did stop the run and say, 'Look, if you do it right, you can stop it.' But you have to do it right," Matt Luke said. "You have to fit the right gap and be in the right spot. So the way you gain confidence, is you show the guys doing it right ... then you show them do it wrong and it's a big play.

"I think guys understand if all 11 guys do their job, then we have a chance."

Ole Miss' run defense is what it is at this point. The personnel group, limited as it may be, is here for the remainder of the season.

Fortunately for the Rebels, an ailing Arkansas team is next up on the schedule. The Razorbacks (2-5, 0-4) have lost standout center Frank Ragnow for the rest of the year to a high-ankle sprain, which required surgery.

Running back Chase Hayden, who was tied for the team lead with 326 rushing yards, suffered a lower-leg fracture against Auburn and will be out the remainder of the season.

Quarterback Austin Allen has missed the past few games and freshman Cole Kelley has started in his place.